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Stennis to host NASA Week events during Essence Advocate staff report

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A few dozen women gathered at the JW Marriott downtown on Thursday afternoon to witness the crowning of the 2015 FestiGals’ Grand Diva Irma Thomas. As Grand Diva, Thomas led the annual Stiletto Stroll down historic Canal Street on Saturday, June 13. FestiGals is a New Orleansbased women’s weekend that takes bonding time with the girls to a new level.

FestiGals names Thomas Grand Diva

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Grammy Award-winner Irma Thomas

This year’s event surpassed its goal, and $45,000 was raised for the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans and

was crowned the Grand Diva of this year’s

Breastoration, an organization that supports women undergoing

FestiGals events.

treatment for cancer.

About 2,000 women took part in the fifth annual FestiGals that included the Bodacious

Thomas was hailed as a “beacon of survival” in her personal and professional career, by FestiGal organizers. Known locally as

Bras for a Cause luncheon and the annual Stiletto Stroll second-

the “Queen of Soul,” Thomas shared her story with participants

line parade.

as a “Journey of a Musical Lifetime.”

More than 26 events over the four-day weekend gave women

She joins an impressive list of Grand Divas as locals Kelly

the opportunity to be inspired, network and celebrate their

Schultz, Margarita Bergen and Lisa Sins have also held the title.

strength.

For more information visit festigals.org.

Couples reflect on lifetime of love, friendships

BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF

It’s also a celebration of a lifetime of friendships that go back longer than those five decades.

“Someone like you In a special ceremony on makes the sun shine brighter. the afternoon of June 14 in the Someone like you James B. Branton Chapel on makes a sigh half a smile. the campus of Brother Martin Someone like you makes my troubles much High School in New Orleans, DeeDee and Bob Burns, Beth lighter. and Johnny Kidder, Joy and Someone like you makes life seem worthwhile.” Gary Morris, Julie and Leon Photo provided by HOPE LAGARDE A poem, by writer James W. Ricord, Patsy and Joe Rink, Foley, encapsulates the love Juliette and Arthur Schellhaas, These seven couples, all lifelong friends and all who got married in 1965, will each celebrate and affection shared among and Rosalind and Alan Seicsh- their 50th wedding anniversaries this year. They renewed their wedding vows in a special seven local couples who each naydre renewed their wedding ceremony June 14. Pictured together, from left, are Gary and Joy Morris, Juliette and Arthur will celebrate 50 years of marSchellhaas, DeeDee and Bob Burns, Beth and Johnny Kidder, Julie and Leon Ricord, Rosalind riage this year. äSee COUPLES, page 9G and Alan Seicshnaydre, and Patsy and Joe Rink.

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Community to feed, care for homeless The 26th annual Feed the Multitudes will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Fourth of July on the grounds of Victory Fellowship, 5708 Airline Drive, Metairie.

The free event, aimed at serving the poor and homeless throughout the community, will include live music, jambalaya, red beans, barbecue chicken, hot dogs, sno-balls, pastries and refreshments.

“Last year, about 5,000 people attended the event and we are hoping to host about 6,000 this year,” said Christen Kubricht, children’s pastor at Victory Fellowship.

Additionally, there will be spa treatments including haircuts and manicures,

Zatarain’s is donating the boxes of jambalaya mix.

“Items still needed include Powerade, Styrofoam plates, ice and rice. We also need to borrow tents and canopies.

And volunteers are needed AROUND JEFFERSON as well to help in a number of areas.”

Bus transportation will be provided at four locations in games for children and a New Orleans. These are the giveaway of shoes, donated New Orleans Mission, 1130 by the nonprofit group SaOretha Castle Haley Blvd., maritan’s Feet.

“Besides Samaritan’s Feet, Ozanam Inn, 834 Camp St., the Salvation Army, 4526 other organizations partnerSouth Claiborne Ave., and ing with Victory Fellowship the Broad Street Church, 134 to help sponsor the event North Broad St. include the Salvation Army Pickup times from each whose volunteers serve the location are 9 a.m. and 10 red beans provided by Dia.m. and drop-off times from versified Foods,” Kubricht said. “Maurice’s Bakery will provide all the pastries and äSee BARKOFF, page 9G

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NASA will be supplying out-ofthis-world educational components for the Essence Festival in New Orleans on June 30-July 5.

Stennis Space Center is host of the NASA Week celebration of space exploration, which will include space-related displays, interactive exhibits and tours of one of NASA’s premiere traveling exhibits, as well as an opportunity to meet and talk with astronaut Stephanie Wilson from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, inside the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., New Orleans.

On the second floor of the aquarium, there will be familyfriendly hands- Astronaut on exhibits, Stephanie included in the Wilson will be price of aquar- available for autographs and ium admission. photos as part Outside the of NASA Week. aquarium, families can tour the Journey to Tomorrow traveling exhibit at no cost. This 53-footlong trailer exhibit features hands-on activities and digital learning stations. Visitors will be able to explore such topics as the role of NASA spinoff technology in air travel and everyday life, a comparison of science and science fiction, common questions about space travel, gravity, the solar system and Earth. Visitors also will be able to try a lunar lander simulator.

A second location for NASA Week activities is the Morial Convention Center, where there will be displays and information on a variety of space topics. Visitors will be able to learn about NASA’s Journey to Mars, the International Space Station, the economic significance of NASA, Earth science, the solar system and NASA-sponsored educational initiatives. Essence Festival and NASA exhibits and presentations at the convention center are free to the public.

Teachers of science and math in grades four through eight will gather for six free professional development workshops on science, technology, engineering and mathematics July 1-3 at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. NASA education specialists from across the country will provide hands-on activities and materials for the teachers to share with their students. To register for the workshops, visit www. auduboninstitute.org/education/ programs by June 24.

Fourth of July celebration begins Friday Gearing up for the Fourth of July? Plan to party early at the annual Happy 3rd of July celebration starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday at City Park’s Goldring Woldenberg Great Lawn.

Don patriotic red, white and blue garb, grab lawn chairs and blankets THROW ME and get ready for SOMETHIN’ an evening of outLYNNE door fun, but please JENSEN don’t stake tents or other coverings to the ground. Concessions, including sno-balls, beer and wine will be sold, and you are welcome to spread out your own picnic fixings.

If you want to bring your dog, he or she must be on leash at all

times. But here’s my advice: Be independent and leave Fido at home, since he or she may not appreciate the fireworks show at 9 p.m. at the Peristyle across from the lawn.

Entertainment will include music by the Marine Corps Rock Band from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.; and Marine Introductions and the Marine Corps Band of New Orleans from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Find out more on Twitter using the hashtags #USMCatCP and #CityParkCool, or visit www. neworleanscitypark.com.

Dueling barges dazzle

Keep those blankets and lawn chairs handy to catch the dueling barges fireworks display at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on the Mississippi River. You can catch a great view from Woldenberg

Park on the east bank and the levee at Algiers Point on the Westbank.

The patriotic tribute will be simulcast on Magic 101.9 FM, and WWL-AM, 870 and WWL-FM 105.3 and be broadcast to 38 of our United States of America.

Enjoy an independence weekend offer from the Audubon Institute and receive a $4 discount on a single ticket for an adult or child from July 2-5 for the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. To get the discount coupon and for information visit Go4thOnTheRiver.com.

Protect a child’s independence About 100 children are in foster care at any given time

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Barbie Pink Carpet Gala Westbank Quarterback Club to benefit local children honors high school athletes Advocate staff report The “Everybody Loves Barbie Pink Carpet Gala and Weekend of Giving,� a fundraiser for local groups that aims to make a difference in children’s lives, is Friday and Saturday in Kenner.

Author Havilah Malone and local radio personality Jeff Crouere will co-host the events.

The Pink Carpet Gala is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at the Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport Hotel, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner. Four local residents — Sally-Ann Roberts, of WWL television; Peggy Scott Laborde, of WYES; the Rev. Patricia Watson, director of the Family Center of Hope; and longtime dance teacher Debbie Dillehay will be honored for working with and mentoring kids.

An auction at Friday’s gala will feature dozens of prizes, including Barbie dolls with an estimated value of more than $50,000 and acting lessons from Denzel Washington.

Malone’s collection of 300 vintage Barbie dolls will be auctioned throughout the night.

The first Barbie doll was

displayed at the American Toy Fair in New York City in 1959, and the public has been fascinated ever since. Every three seconds, a Barbie is sold somewhere in the world. “I can remember growing up being taught that silence is golden,� Watson said. “As we hide behind the beautiful clothes, the beautiful attire, the makeup and all, there is usually something deeper on the inside that’s bothering us that quite often we don’t talk about.�

She called Everybody Loves Barbie a movement toward selfempowerment. “I believe the launching of this movement is an excellent one.

It’s time to see the essence of the real woman take her place in our society,� she said.

For a young Malone, collecting Barbie dolls proved to be self-empowering. It took her away from a difficult world, and she hopes to do the same for girls facing lives of abuse. “For nearly 20 years, I suffered in silence from my experience of being molested as a child. I had very low self-worth, Malone said. “I started collect-

ing Barbies because they gave me a glimpse into a world I wanted, one full of confidence and possibility. “Through my personal journey of development, I have been able to break out of my box of silence and now help others do the same. It’s about taking our power back and living life on our terms.�

Tickets for Friday’s gala are $75 per person, and sponsorships are still available.

Also, a community service project is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday beginning at LaSalle’s Landing, Kenner’s Veterans Park, 1801 Williams Blvd., the Mississippi River and continuing into Rivertown. The cleanup features Miss Louisiana, a disc jockey, and drinks and snacks.

Proceeds from the weekend will benefit the North Rampart Community Center, Ms. Hillary’s Kids, Back 2 Basics Sports Foundation and the Napoleon Hill Foundation.

For tickets and more inf o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w. everybodylovesbarbie.com or call (504) 782-5633.

Leadership development program is accepting nominations Advocate staff report The Committee for a Better New Orleans is accepting nominations through July 23 for the Bryan Bell Metropolitan Leadership Forum, which identifies emerging leaders from all sectors of the community and gives them inside information about regional issues.

This year’s program will be-

gin Sept. 12 with a bus tour of the city, and continue with sessions on human relations, housing, education, environment and coastal issues, public safety, economic and workforce development, regionalism and transportation, city management, health care and leadership.

Anyone may nominate candidates for the Leadership Forum, and self-nominations are wel-

come. Nomination forms can be found at www.cbno.org. There is a $250 participant fee, with the bulk of the cost underwritten by sponsors and a dedicated endowment. Sponsorships for the 2015 Leadership Forum are available.

For information about the 2015 Bryan Bell Metropolitan Leadership Forum, visit www. cbno.org.

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS PARTYFORTHECOAST: The BrassA-Holics will be the featured performers when the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana holds its Party for the Coast from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday at Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, New Orleans. Tickets are $30 for general admission and $50 for VIP at CRCL.org.

ALGIERS KIWANIS: The Rev. Stephen Craft, rector of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans, will be the guest speaker when the Kiwanis Club of Algiers meets at 7 a.m. Thursday at the Aurora Tennis and Swim Club, 5244 Gen. Meyer Ave. Guests are welcome at the Kiwanis meeting. For information, call (504) 391-0667.

ST. BERNARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce will hold a business expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette.

Business representatives will have an opportunity to network with one another and meet with hundreds of potential customers, and there will be giveaways, food samples and door prizes. Admission is free and open to the public. To contact the chamber, call (504) 277-4001 or visit StBernardChamber.org.

AARP DRIVERS CLASS: A fourhour AARP Smart driver class

will be held from 5 to 9 p.m.

June 30 at the Elmwood Fitness Center, 1200 South Clearview Parkway, Harahan.

The class is open to all AARP members and non-members age 50 and older and those completing the course will receive a certificate that may qualify them for a discount from their automobile insurer good for up to three years.

The cost for this class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members. For more information, call (504) 391-3213.

JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY: Auditions will be held July 10-12 for the 2015-16 season of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society. These performances will be the first in the new Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie.

Shows will include “My Fair Lady� on Sept. 24-Oct. 4, “Rigoletto� on Oct. 23 and Oct. 25, “Sister Act� on Dec. 4-13, and “Mary Poppins� on March 1120. For information, visit jpas. org or call (504) 885-2000.

The Jefferson Performing Arts Society also will be one of the producers participating in auditions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., New Orleans. The hour from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. will be reserved for Actors Equity Association actors, who should contact AimĂŠe

Hayes at ahayes@southernrep. com to schedule an appointment.

For those who are not AEA members, no appointment is needed. The two hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be for those with last names beginning A-M, and the hours from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. will be for those with last names beginning N-Z. Actors should prepare two contrasting monologues of one minute each. Singers should bring sheet music and prepare 16 bars of a musical theater standard. An accompanist will be present.

ADULT LITERACY VOLUNTEERS: The Golden Opportunity adult literacy program is looking for volunteers to conduct one-onone literacy classes and group sessions for adults 16 and older who are challenged in reading and writing.

Golden Opportunity’s services include GED test preparation for language arts, writing and reading; general adult education, including phonics; reading comprehension; and English as a second language. For information on volunteering, call (504) 373-4496 or send email to goalofgno@ymail.com.

GEM AND MINERAL SHOW: The 45th annual New Orleans Gem and Mineral Society show will be held Oct. 16-18 at the Best Western Landmark Hotel, 2601 Severn Ave., Metairie.

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Advocate staff report The Westbank Quarterback Club honored its male and female West Bank high school athletes of the year during its Ennis H. Grundmeyer Awards Banquet on May 20. The honorees were Marlain Veal, a basketball player from Helen Cox High School in Harvey, and Jenna Parker, a softball player at Academy of Our Lady High School in Marrero.

The awards were announced

by Brad Grundmeyer, son of the late Ennis H. Grundmeyer, who reorganized the Westbank Quarterback Club.

After lettering during all four years of high school, Parker has signed to play softball with Shelton State College in Alabama. She had an overall batting average of .529.

At the banquet, these young men were recognized as the outstanding male athletes of the quarter: Roydell Brown, basketball, Helen Cox High School; Keyton Thompson, basketball, Landry-Walker High School; Tyree Thompson, baseball, Edna Karr High School; Cameron Bertot and Mason Mauro, wrestling, Archbishop Shaw High School; and Dylan Chesterman and Scott Vedros,

Photos provided by Westbank Quarterback Club

From left are Wayne Ory, president of the Westbank Quarterback Club; guest speaker Melanie Hebert; Jenna Parker; Brad Grundmeyer; and Don Wattigny, vice president of the Westbank Quarterback Club. bowling, Archbishop Shaw High School.

At the banquet, these young women were recognized as the outstanding female athletes of the quarter: Katie Bertucci and Ashley DiSalvo, bowling, and Cailey Folse and Jenna Parker, softball, Academy of Our Lady; Hayley Barbazon and Brianna Duguette, softball, and Toni Corso, track and field, Belle Chasse High School; Ebony Hills, indoor track, John Ehret High School; Tristen Ekinia, Courtney Pellegrin and Kassi-

The Westbank Quarterback Club recently honored these young women as the area’s outstanding female athletes of the quarter. Front row, from left, are Ebony Hills, Ashley DiSalvo, Katie Bertucci, Brennan Bourgeois, Brianna Duguette, Hayley Barbazon, Toni Corso, Rikianne Patterson and Kassilynn Rojas. Back row, Kurt Gassen, president of the Optimist Club of the Westbank; Tristen Ekinia; Allie Hayley; Courtney Pellegrin; guest speaker Melanie Hebert; singer Allison Breaux; Cailey Folse; Jenna Parker; William J. Dore, a sponsor; and Wayne Ory,

The Westbank Quarterback Club recently honored these young men as the outstanding male athletes of the quarter. Front row, from left, are Mason Mauro, Cameron Bertot, Scott Vedros, Tyree Thompson, Roydell Brown, Dylan Chesterman and Keyton Thompson. Second row, Wayne Ory, president of the Westbank Quarterback Club; club Treasurer Richie Smith; Arthur Groundmeyer lll; Brad Grundmeyer; Kurt Gassen; guest speaker Melanie Hebert; singer Allison Breaux; William J. Dore; Don Wattigny; David Mouton; and John Morehiser.

The Westbank Quarterback Club honored male and female athletes from 14 area schools. Front row, from left, are Jenna Parker, Academy of Our Lady; Kelsey Riley, Belle Chasse High School; Imani Mulmore, Edna Karr High School; Courtney Pellegrin, Fisher High School; Faith Ferriss, Grand Isle High School; Ebony Hills, John Ehret High School; Paulnisha Milton, Landry-Walker High School; Rian Robinson, L.W. Higgins High School; Danielle Sullen, Thomas Jefferson High School; Peyton Parker, South Plaquemines High School; and Teira Nickerson, West Jefferson High School. Back row, Wayne Ory, president of the Westbank Quarterback Club; Kurt Gassen, president of the Optimist Club of the Westbank; Jordan Ortega, Archbishop Shaw High School; Andrew Hicks, Belle Chasse High School; Kevin Smith, Edna Karr High School; Kelby Wade, Fisher High School; guest speaker Melanie Hebert; singer Allison Breaux; Kirk Kelly, John Ehret High School; Keytaon Thompson, Landry-Walker High School; Logan Griffin, Thomas Jefferson High School; Coley Ransaw, West Jefferson High School; and Don Wattigny, vice president of the Westbank Quarterback Club.

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The club also honored Ebony Hills, of John Ehret High School, winner of the state 5A girls 300 hurdles championship; Lamar Peters, of Helen Cox High School, 4A basketball player of the year; and Marshall Jackson, of L.W. Higgins High School, 5A basketball high school coach of the year.

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St. Luke Methodistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troupe presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shrek the Musicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advocate staff report A live orchestra will provide accompaniment when the Wing and a Prayer group at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek the Musicalâ&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, June 2426, at the church, 5875 Canal Blvd., New Orleans.

Admission is free, and a good-will collection is taken at intermission. It is best to get in line early, as seats fill up fast.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shrek the Musicalâ&#x20AC;? has a cast of more than 50, ranging in age from 8 to 68. Featuring a big green ogre, wisecracking donkey, feisty princess, a short-tempered bad guy and more than a dozen other fairy tale misfits, this fun-for-thewhole-family musical proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

For more than 40 years, the play committee at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has erected a stage in its sanctuary, producing musicals with a message as a ministry

to the community. The performances spread the good word about the church and about the joy of live theater.

Several cast members who participated in the musical in their younger days are now sharing the inspiration they received by teaching theater and directing or choreographing shows in schools and summer camps throughout the region. For information, call the church office at (504) 4863982 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays.

Flood-reduction presentations planned Advocate staff report Presentations on reducing flooding and improving the health of waterways and neighborhoods will be presented during a Groundwork New Orleans program from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Earth Lab, 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans. In case of rain, the program will be inside the New Orleans Healing Center.

The presenters at the program will be members of the Groundwork New Orleans Green Team and Brad Klamer, of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board, who will discuss SWB efforts to create green infrastructure improvements that benefit communities and improve waterways.

Future workshops include: n Flow-through planters, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 15, Ibis Conservation Room, 1413 Leonidas

St., New Orleans. n Rain barrels, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 29, Earth Lab 2, 1901 Caffin Ave., New Orleans. n Rain gardens, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8, location TBA. n Recycled planters, date and location TBA. n Healthy soil, date and location TBA. Free tickets are available at EventBrite.com.

For information, visit www. groundworknola.org.

New Orleans Womans Club installs officers

Phoro provided by Raintree Children and Family Service

The staff and board of Raintree Children and Family Services recently planted a tree in memory of a 2-year old boy who died from smoke inhalation in a house fire involving neglect. Shown are Raintree Executive Director LaShawna Schofield and board Director Lana Duke.

Youth organization plants tree in memory of boy,2

Raintree Children and Family Services, a United Way partner The staff and board of Rain- agency, has served since 1926 tree Children and Family Ser- in the greater New Orleans vices recently planted a tree area. Its mission is to provide in memory of a 2-year-old boy services to at-risk children and who died from smoke inhala- youths.

Raintree helps abused and tion in a house fire involving neglect. neglected youths through the Advocate staff report

Raintree House and Family Foster Care programs. Additionally, its Family Support Coordination program helps infants with developmental disabilities.

For information, call (504) 899-9045 or visit www.raintreeservices.org.

Photo provided by the New Orleans Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club

The New Orleans Womans Club recently held its installation of officers for 2015-16 at the Southern Yacht Club. Pictured, from left, are Daria Vincent, president; Wanda Adams, vice president; Jean Hall, recording secretary; Barbara Edmond, treasurer, Lena Giliberto, registrar; Betty Giliberto, assistant registrar; and Irene Briede, installation officer.

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Summer program helps St. John students advance The St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District has begun a new summer remediation program aimed at helping students advance to the next grade, who otherwise would have been held back because they were RIVER on their VIEWS behind coursework. PreLORI viously, summer LYONS instruction has mainly targeted students who scored poorly on standardized tests and parents had to foot the bill.

“This is an awesome opportunity for our students because we are providing trans-

portation, meals and instruction that will allow students to be promoted, all at no cost to them,” said Serina Duke, summer school principal. “In the past, parents had to seek out a state-approved, accredited summer school program and pay up to $360 per course, provide transportation and pay for meals.”

The St. John School District’s curriculum team developed lessons for elementary and middle school students, geared specifically toward power, or the most important Common Core State Standards. High school students are working within a computer-based program to gain credits for graduation and to achieve End-of-Course

Test remediation. High school students and those in the district’s Connections Program are attending summer remediation on the temporary Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School campus. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are taking classes at East St. John Elementary School.

As an added support for students and teachers, the St. John School District has partnered with the Louisiana Resource Center for Educators to bring in 11 teacher practitioners who are working toward teacher certification.

The new program is part of the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District’s goal to become a top 10 school dis-

trict in the next five years.

St. Charles uniform giveaway

Assistance for Single Parents (AFSP), a nonprofit organization, recently received a $5,000 donation from ADM Growmark, a $1,000 donation from Bunge North America and $300 from the St. Charles Women’s Club for its first communitywide Back to School Uniform Giveaway, to be held Saturday, July 11, at the St. Charles United Methodist Church in Destrehan. The funds will be used to purchase new school uniforms and to help organize the event.

“We are truly thankful for every donation we receive and to have this kind of community support,” said Debra

Rieder, executive director of Assistance for Single Parents.

“The money will be used to coordinate our ‘gently used’ school uniform, belts, shoes and backpack collection drive, as well as purchase brand-new uniforms for the children of single parents. Our goal is to help ease the financial burden on single parents at the start of a new school year.”

AFSP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose emphasis is to provide a “hand up” rather than a “handout” for working single parents. They are dedicated to assisting, equipping and empowering singleparent families with support, services and fellowship.

“We realize we may not be able to make all things bet-

ter for single parents, but we intend to provide a better environment for all to flourish with life skills training, job employment opportunities, legal workshops, financial management, life coaching, emotional support, resourceful information and financial ‘relief,’ ” Reider said.

For more information or to register, visit AssistanceForSingleParents.org; follow its Facebook page: Assistance for Single Parents; call (985) 2331173; or email AssistanceForSingleParents@gmail.com.

Lori Lyons reports on the River Parishes. Send information on news, events, accomplishments and story ideas to her at sportslyons@gmail.com.

Council on Aging urges Hurricane evacuation Medicare benefits update plans should include pets Advocate staff report The Louisiana Councils on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, and their partners through the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs invite all Medicare-eligible or enrolled seniors or adults with a disability to visit their offices and get their benefits updated.

“Medicare benefits change every year, and it is important that even enrolled Medicare beneficiaries be sure they are getting all the help they are eligible for,” GOEA Deputy Assistant Director Karen Ryder said. “This is a great time of

year to have our counselors review Part A, B and D benefits, as well as educate seniors and adults with disabilities about all the wellness benefits available at no cost to them.”

Members can call the Capital Area Agency on Aging and its Aging and Disability Resource Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at (800) 280-0908 or attend one of the free enrollment events to update their benefits or enroll in Medicare; or visit louisianaanswers.com.

Information will be available on the Medicare Savings Program, which offers help paying for Part A and B premiums, which cover hospital and doctor visits, or the Low-

Income Subsidy Program, which can pay for the Part D prescription drug program’s premium, deductible, co-pays and doughnut hole.

“We also use this time of year to make sure Medicare beneficiaries know that a lot of free wellness exams are offered by their insurance, such as ultrasounds, cancer and diabetes screenings, mammograms, vaccinations, even smoking-cessation programs,” Ryder said.

Enrollment and counseling is a free service offered in association with the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs and funds from the Administration for Community Living.

United Way of Southeast Louisiana touts campaign results ership: Joe Exnicios, chairman of the board; Charles Rice, camUnited Way of Southeast Lou- paign chair; and Lori Bartheisiana raised more than $13.7 lemy, community impact chair.

Bill Townsley of Shell was million during its 2014-15 campaign to meet health and human named Hidden Hero for going service needs in the community. above and beyond in service to Partner agencies will receive the community and as an inspian overall 16 percent increase in ration to others. He saw 70-yearfunding for the fiscal year be- old Ambrose Gabriel’s house ginning July 1 to support more was damaged from two storms than 130 education, income and and rain pouring through the health programs in Jefferson, roof. Townsley organized a team Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Ber- of volunteers, paid for supplies, nard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa lunches and more and spent two years rebuilding Gabriel’s and Washington parishes.

During the United Way’s an- Gretna home.

Kim Sport, community leadnual meeting, members of the organization’s board of trustees er and chairwoman of United were recognized for their lead- Way’s Public Policy Committee, Advocate staff report

is the first Live United Award individual honoree. Sport has been successful in advocating for passage of state laws impacting domestic violence, early childhood education and more.

Sharon Green Insurance Agency received the Small Business Live United Award.

Loop LLC earned the award for a mid-sized company, and Shell captured the award for a large company.

Todd Slack will be chairman of the United Way board of trustees for 2015-16, Rick Haas will be campaign chairman and Jessica Vermilyea will be community impact chairwoman.

FAITH NOTES NEW ST. JOSEPH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: The Men of Strength Conference will be held Saturday and Sunday at New St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, 1100 BranchJoseph/Odeon Ave., New Orleans.

The conference hours will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, when the guest speakers will be Pastor Michael Jiles, of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Braithwaite; Pastor Randy Stevenson, of New Millennium Community Church in Gretna; and Deacon Edward Sapp, of New St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church.

The conference will continue during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, when the guest speaker will be Pastor Eddie Michael Payne, of First Agape Baptist Church, New Orleans.

For information, call Pastor David L. Perry, of New St. Joseph, at (504) 758-1327.

FIFTH AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH: Groundbreaking for a new worship center for Fifth African Baptist Church will take place at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at 3419 S. Robertson St., New Orleans, next door to the current 1923 facility.

The new church will boast an 800-seat sanctuary, welcome center, The Fifth Café, and extensive conference and classroom meeting space.

Fifth African Baptist Church was first organized in 1869 on Howard Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Philip Street.

The congregation relocated to Central City in 1912. Fifth Baptist was among the first Uptown congregations to reopen after Hurricane Katrina.

The new worship center will face Louisiana Avenue, built on

Photo provided by Fifth African Baptist Church

Demolition clears the way for construction of a new worship center for Fifth African Baptist Church at 3419 S. Robertson St., New Orleans.

Groundbreaking will be June 28.

each Sunday. It confirms our importance to this community and uncovers how much work is left to do.”

TRIDENTINE MASS: The Roman Rite Mass, known as the “tridentine” or Latin Mass, will be offered at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Stephen Church (Good Shepherd Parish), 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans. The Good Shepherd Choir will be heard in the Missa Cantata, under the direction of Brian Morgan, director of music and principal organist, in the Gregorian “Missa de Angelis.”

Phyllis Treigle will be soprano soloist, with Bart Folse as chanter. For information, call the rectory office at (504) 8991378.

OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE: Our Lady of Divine Providence Church, 1000 N. Starrett Road, Metairie, will celebrate its 50th anniversary the weekend of July 4-5. There will be apple pie a la mode and American flag pins after the 4 p.m. Mass on July 4 and after the 10 a.m. and noon Masses on July 5.

ADVENTIST HEALTH FAIR: Adventist Community Services will host its annual health fair on Sunday. Services provided will include free blood pressure/ glucose screening, various resource vendors, children’s craft table, space walks, and a small garage sale.

Adventist Community Services Center is sponsored by Westbank United Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 2401 General Meyer Avenue in Algiers.

For additional information, call (504) 330-3395.

four residential lots acquired since 1996. The existing building will house a fellowship hall and space for youth programs.

Participants in the groundbreaking will include the Rev. Dale J. Sanders, pastor of Fifth African Baptist Church; Judge Terri F. Love, of the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal; New Orleans City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell; and Clayton Boudreaux, of Boudreaux Builders.

“There was no better time to embark upon this expansion than the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina,” said Sanders, pastor of Fifth Baptist for 20 years. “We have Send news and photos for been blessed to consistently Faith Notes to crescentcity@ exceed our building capacity theadvocate.com.

We have just entered hurricane season and have already seen Tropical Storm Bill last week in the Gulf of Mexico.

This is a reminder that it is never too early to make evacuation plans. These plans should always include the family pets.

Conditions in the aftermath of a storm are not safe for pets.

It is important to know that evacuating with a pet requires advanced prepaANIMAL rations. Decide RESCUE now where the TRACI evacuation destiHOWERTON nation will be and if hotels in that area allow pets.

Getting an early jump on leaving with pets is encouraged.

This allows for a smoother exit from the city and takes the stress level down a few notches for both people and pets. If a mandatory evacuation is put into place and someone requires the assistance of emergency personnel, there is no guarantee that pets will be assisted as well.

Prior to leaving, make sure all pets have collars with up-to-date identification. Mobile phone numbers should be on pets’ tags and an alternate phone number as well. Having a pet that is tagged with a microchip that is registered and up-to-date will increase the chances of being reunited in the event that they become separated from the family.

It helps to have a checklist of supplies needed for an extended stay away from home.

Food, bowls, bottled water and medications are a must. Travel kennels are also recommended for safely transporting pets. If transportation is an issue, have a plan in place with family or friends so that everyone, including pets, can be accommodated.

New Orleans residents needing transportation assistance can register for the CityAssisted Evacuation. This plan has designated pick up spots throughout the city in the event of a mandatory evacuation. Pets can take part in this program but there are restrictions:

n Small pets (about 15 lbs.) can ride with owners on the bus.

Larger animals, aggressive animals, pets that are hard to control and multiple animals cannot ride with owners to the train station. n If a pet cannot ride the bus, provisions will be made to get that pet to the Union Passenger Terminal. n When registering at the City Assisted Evacuation pick-up points, owners will be asked to register their pet’s information as well. Owners and their pets will be assigned ID numbers that will allow state officials to track where everyone in a family is going, including pets.

Pets should never be left behind when there is the threat of a storm. Having an evacuation plan in place will alleviate stress and allow for a safe exit.

For more information on the City Assisted Evacuation Plan in regards to pets, visit www. nola.gov/ready/hurricane/pets.

EVENTS:

ARNO AT PALMER PARK: Saturday, Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) will have adoptable dogs to meet at the Palmer Park Arts Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton on the Dublin St. side.

For information, email adopt@ animalrescueneworleans.org.

CAT ART AND FILM: Saturday, The Second Annual New Orleans Cat Art and Film Festival, a Feline Extravaganza, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kingsley House, 1600 Constance St. Funny Internet cat videos, original feline art, photo contest, jewelry, food, music, kid’s tent and more. Video screenings at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 online at www.nocaaff.brownpapertickets. com, or $15 at the door. All proceeds benefit Art for Cats’ Sake, SpayMart and the Louisiana SPCA. For information, call (504) 952-3972.

ADOPTION AND BAKE SALE: Saturday, an Off-site Adoption and Bake Sale, sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Blvd. Louisiana SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help the public select the right pet for their family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call (504) 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org/ offsiteadoption for more informa-

Photo provided by Animal Rescue New Orleans

Adrienne loves to play with her squeaky toys and will run around with one in her mouth. She loves all people, especially children, and she adores dogs and cats. For information, contact adopt@ animalrescueneworleans.org.

The adoption fee is $200. tion.

SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS: The Louisiana SPCA Community Clinic is offering $20.15 spay/neuter surgeries through August 2015 for all pets residing in Orleans Parish.

In addition, microchips will be available at a reduced fee of $10 in conjunction with a spay/neuter surgery or wellness visit and trapneuter-release for feral cats will be reduced to $10. To make an appointment to spay/neuter your pet at the Louisiana SPCA Community Clinic for only $20.15, call (504) 3631333. For more information about spay/neuter and other Community Clinic services visit www.la-spca. org/communityclinic.

LOST OR FOUND PETS: In Orleans Parish, you can send a photo, description of your pet, date lost/found and your contact information to lostandfound@ la-spca.org.

In Jefferson Parish, email molsen@jeffparish.net and bbourgeois @jeffparish.net, and in St. Bernard Parish, email cluna@sbpg.net.

Traci D. Howerton is social media editor of Animal Rescue New Orleans, a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. Contact ARNO at animalrescuecolumn@ gmail.com, www.animal rescueneworleans.org or call its recorded information line at (504) 571-1900.

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Wednesday, June 24, at the Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave., New Orleans.

The trivia questions will include some superhero trivia, literary trivia and New Orleans trivia, so bring a team or join one when you arrive. Only one team can be the winner, so come out and see if you have what it takes to win it all. This program is for adults 21 and over. Wine, beer and snacks will be served.

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n Jason Marsalis and his friends will be performing and discussing music, reading and family at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Main Library, 219 Loyola Ave., New Orleans. n Teens who sign up for the teen summer reading program and read eight books or 800 pages will be entered into a drawing for a bike and other great prizes. Plus, for every library summer reading program, workshop or event teens attend through July, they will receive an extra entry into the drawing.

To sign up for the summer reading program or to see the full schedule of events, visit nolalibrary.org. n Representatives of the LSU Health Sciences Center will lead a community conversation on wellness at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday at the Rosa Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St., New Orleans. Coffee will be served, and the program is open to all ages. n Greg Osborn, of the New

Orleans Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Louisiana Divison/City Archives, will give a presentation on Creole history at 7 p.m.

Thursday at the Nix Library, 1401 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans. The presentation will be the first in a three-part series, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who Are the Creole People?â&#x20AC;? The Creole history presentation will cover the origins and development of Creole people in the Caribbean and the Americas, including language, customs, culture and the impact that politics and history have had on their lives.

To stay informed about upcoming library events, sign up for our weekly events and program event listing emails on our website, nolalibrary. org, or like our Facebook page, facebook.com/neworleanspubliclibrary, and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/ nolalibrary.

Charles Brown is the executive director of the New Orleans Public Library.

Community Family Fest set for Saturday in Algiers NORDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fit NOLA Parks program will host the Algiers Community Family Fest from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Behrman Park, 2525 General Meyer Ave. The event, made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana and Chevron, will feature free food, music, activities, an inflatable and informational tables from community resources.

FUN WITH Attendees are NORDC invited to particiVICTOR pate in field day RICHARD III games, a 3-on-3 teen basketball tournament and Fit NOLA Parks activities. Attendees also will have the opportunity to enjoy Behrman Pool, which will remain open for an extra hour, until 5 p.m.

Entertainment will be provided by DJ Spotie Otie, NuAwlons Nate, Nairobi Youth and the Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians.

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Big Chief Tyrone Casby of the Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians parades on the second Saturday of Jazz Fest in May. The group is set to perform on Saturday at Behrman Park as part of the Algiers Community Family Fest. six Fit NOLA Parks locations and offers free fitness classes for people of all ages and skill levels at NORDC parks. For class schedules, visit www.nola. gov/nordc.

OPEN CANOEING: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through August 8 (except July 4), Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. (at the lagoon behind the rec center).

Rides are first-come, first-paddle. Ride with an experienced NORDC team member or on your own.

NOLA TEEN VOCAL AND DANCE COMPETITION: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

July 1, Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave. With special guests Kourtney Heart and Rebirth Brass Band and performances by teens who made the cut after auditioning. $5 general admission. For residents ages 12 to 17.

ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL, R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL, SUN BELT CONFERENCE CHEER, FOOTBALL CLINIC PRESENTED BY CHEVRON: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 19, Joe W. Brown Victory Stadium, 5601 Read Blvd. Free for ages 5 to 14. The clinic will feature coaches from the Sun Belt Conference and former members of the Saints and Pelicans dance teams. To register, visit neworleansbowl.org or call (504) 5255678.

Victor N. Richard III is the chief executive officer of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission.

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community Marrero woman celebrates 98th birthday

Photos provided by St. Francis Xavier Church Parish

Participants in French classes offered through the St. Francis Xavier Sharing Program flaunted their colors at the group’s spring luncheon. Seated, from left, are Lydia Kelley and Marcel Tieman. Standing are Kathleen Friedrichs, Susan Fagocki, Willette Windom, French teacher Berthe Torrens and Joy Cheramie.

Church program touts senior’s creative works Advocate staff report “A Tribute to Old Hollywood” was the theme for the spring luncheon of the Sharing Program for senior parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Church in Metairie. Sharing Program coordinator Carol S. Pritchard organized the event, which was held at Metairie Country Club.

The Sharing Program offers classes on a wide range of topics, and the event highlighted the work accomplished in those classes, with place cards, table signs and centerpieces made by participants in the painting class and creative art workshop, under the direction of Gerry Claude.

Joan Ingram directed the fashion show, which featured clothing provided by SteinMart.

The fashion show ended with a rousing rendition of George M. Cohan’s “Yankee Doodle Dan-

dy” with the audience waving American flags to the music provided by Kenny Martinez.

Additionally, attendees participated in the Hat Contest, sporting various chapeaux which they made. The secondplace winners were “Makin’ Groceries” with hats bearing boxes and cans.

The Grand Prize winners were the table “Ain’t Dere No More,” with hats representing Maison Blanche, K&B, Pelican Stadium, the Bali Hai Restaurant, Pontchartrain Beach, Jax Brewery, McKenzie’s and other lost businesses.

Among the themes were “Vive la France” with the French classes who wore hats adorned with tri-colored ribbon, the Mahjongg class, and other tables that represented Louisiana Festivals, Botanical Gardens, Holiday Hats, Historical New Orleans, New Orleans

Artists, Happy Hour, Alligators, and many others.

Greeting guests and checking them in were Parish Secretary Barbara Kirn, Jeanne and A.J. Heikamp, and Suzanne Boudreaux.

Other special guests included Kenner Councilman Keith Conley and Jefferson Parish Chamber of Commerce President Todd Martin.

Anyone interested in the Sharing Program Summer activities should call Coordinator Carol Pritchard at St. Francis Xavier at 835-6809 for available classes, dates and times.

Members of the Fashion Show, directed by Joan Ingram, wore outfits provided

by SteinMart. All models are members of the Sharing Program, with the exception of three guests: Parish Pastor Msgr. Andrew Taormina or “Father T,” Jefferson Parish Presi-

Photo provided by PAULA GROS

Laura Trosclair of Marrero recently celebrated her 98th birthday with a party given by her children.

The mother of 6 children, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, she attributes her longevity to her good cooking, the love and support of her family and God.

Preceptor Beta hosts West Bank Founder’s Day Banquet

Lynn Mandella represents a ‘Steel Magnolia’ during the Tribute to Old Hollywood fashion show. dent John Young, and Kenner Mayor Michael Yenni.

Photo provided by Preceptor Beta

The West Bank City Council Founder’s Day Banquet hosted by Preceptor Beta, was held at The Thanh Thanh Restaurant. The program was dedicated in loving memory of Anna Patel. Incoming officers for 2015-16 are shown, from left, Vice President Cathy Glavina, Secretary Kathy Hebert, President Cathy Robb and Treasurer Patsy Richard.

Photos provided by Marine Corps League

Shown at the installation of Paul E. Boyd 579 Marine Corps League officers for 2015-16 are, standing from left, Hillary Simoneaux, trustee; Ray Adams, trustee; Don Lassere, sergeant at arms; Mickey Lassere, trustee; and seated, Carroll Comeaux Jr., vice commandant; Dennis Bergeron, commandant; Janet Johnston, adjutant; and Don LeCourt, chaplain. Ronald Marks is judge advocate and Wade Price Sr. is vice commandant.

League installs officers, presents service awards Advocate staff report The Paul E. Boyd 579 Detachment 579 of the Marine Corps League recently installed its officers for 2015-16.

Dennis Bergeron was voted the Marine of the Year for 2015 for outstanding dedication to Paul E. Boyd 579.

The Marine Corps League’s Longevity Award for 2015 was given to Irvin Dares for years of service as Scholarship Chairman.

Gerald Nolan presents Paul E. Boyd 579 Marine Corps League’s Dennis Bergeron was voted the Marine of Longevity Award for 2015 to Irvin Dares for his years of service as the Year for 2015 for outstanding dedica- scholarship chairman. tion to the Paul E. Boyd Detachment 579 of the Marine Corps League.

Photo provided by Nunez Community College

A St. Bernard Parish Kiwanis Club Scholarship at Nunez Community College helped prepare Ladd Mahler to transfer to LSU.

Nunez Community College freshmen can apply for Kiwanis scholarship Advocate staff report Applications are being accepted until Aug. 1 for the $3,000 St. Bernard Parish Kiwanis Club Scholarship at Nunez Community College.

The Kiwanis scholarship was first awarded in spring 2015.

That recipient, Ladd Mahler of Chalmette, is transferring to Louisiana State University this fall to study engineering, after two years of study at Nunez.

“The scholarship helped tremendously. Between my TOPS award and the Kiwanis Scholarship, I have been able to get a great education at Nunez and save money to get ready to move to LSU,” he said.

Mahler, a 2013 graduate of Chalmette High School, says he chose to begin at Nunez

because “it’s a great place to start, and helped me get my foot in the door for higher education.” He heads to LSU with a 3.8 GPA. His younger sister, a rising senior at Chalmette High, also plans to start her college education at Nunez.

The St. Bernard Parish Kiwanis Club Scholarship will be awarded to a St. Bernard Parish resident who is active in the community, who will be attending Nunez as a firsttime, full-time freshman. “It is wonderful to be able to reward a student who has demonstrated a commitment to making St. Bernard a stronger community,” said Becky Maillet, dean of student affairs. To apply for the scholarship online, visit www.nunez.edu/scholarshipopportunities.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peter Planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; set to fly into Kenner ture of a lifetime the travelers come face to face with a ticking A production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Panâ&#x20AC;? crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, with an adult cast will be pre- a band of bungling pirates and sented July 16-26 on the Main the villainous Captain Hook.

Kelly Fouchi is the direcStage at the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, tor of the Rivertown production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Pan.â&#x20AC;? The cast 325 Minor St., Kenner.

In the musical, Peter and his includes Ross Quinn as Peter mischievous fairy sidekick Tin- Pan, Matt Reed as Captain kerbell visit the nursery of the Hook, Christian Tarzett as Darling children late one night Wendy, Gary Rucker as Smee, and with a sprinkle of pixie dust Gabrielle Edgerson as Tiger begin a magical journey across Lily, Michelle Macicek as Mrs. the stars that none of them Darling, Simon Rucker as John will ever forget. In the adven- Darling and Jaden Norris as Advocate staff report

Michael Darling. Members of the production team are Alan Payne, musical director; Caroline Cueso, choreographer; David Raphel, set designer; and Michelle Hathaway, costume designer.

The show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. July 16-18 and July 2225; and at 2 p.m. July 19, 25 and 26. Tickets are $37 for adults with discounts for seniors, students and active military. To purchase tickets, call (504) 4619475 or (504) 468-7221 or visit www.rivertowntheaters.com.

Theta Golden Age Club marks June birthdays

Photos provided by Elenian Club

Elenian Club officers are, from left, Marian Montalbano, president; Barbara Chifici, vice president; Cookie Olivier, recording secretary; Darlene Landry, corresponding secretary; Lisa Ingraham, financial secretary; Carol Schiro, treasurer; Marita Romano, past president; and Virginia Eckholdt, installation officer.

Elenian Club installs officers

Advocate staff report

The Elenian Club installed officers during a luncheon June 6 at the Red Maple. Gloria Bruno said the Elenian Prayer, and Barbara Chifici led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Virginia Eckholdt conducted the installation of officers, presenting Faith Peperone each new offire ce i ve d t h e Elenian Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cer with a longRose Award in stemmed red recognition of rose, the flower her dedication of the Elenian and service to Club. The Elethe club. nian Club is a philanthropic organization of women who delight in Italian heritage and culture. For information about the club, contact Marian Montalbano at marian.montalbano@ att.net.

Elenian President Marita Romano, right, selected the Louisiana Heroes Project as her charity and presented a donation of $4,500 to Master Sgt. Sienna Schehr, left, of the Louisiana Air National Guard.

Photos provided by Theta Golden Age Club

Members with birthdays in June celebrated with others in the Theta Golden Age Club recently. In the front row, from left, are June Olsen, Donald Smart, Lorrain Boudreaux, Paul Oestriecher and Meryl Landray. Behind them are Ann Lassus, Mollie Ledet, Camille Richoux and Esther Jackson. The Theta Golden Age Club meets from noon to 3 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Terrytown Golden Age Center, 641 Heritage Ave., Terrytown. For more information, call (504) 364-3680.

Members of the Theta Golden Age Club gathered recently to celebrate their wedding anniversaries. The couples are, from left, Shyrel and Angerald Richard, 54 years; Maritta and Andirby Gros, 56 years; Damian and Joseph Boullosa, 57 years; Richie and Lloyd Fortmayer, 45 years; and Catherine and A.C. Hindelang, 65 years.

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schools SCHOOL NOTES

The Cabrini High School 2015 District Champions and 4A State Semifinalist softball team are shown, front from left, manager Victoria Tanner, Emily Patrolia, Shelby Brooks, Alexis Fairley, Hayley Kennair, Jessica Breitenbach, Kayla Vogelaar, Brittany Juneau, Kaylyn Hillburn, manager Harley Dellsperger; top row: Coach Ira Austin, Alexis Groce, Kewanee Harris, Adrianne Tomasevich, Karli Perque, Katelyn Puinno, Christie Runnels, Danielle Williams, Photos provide by Carbini High Hailey Sculthorp, Katelyn Jalbert, coach Shannon Austin.

Cabrini High School Karli Perque, of Westwego, was selected the Greater New OrCABRINI REACHES STATE SEMI- bases in the last inning with 1 hard day in and day out to give leans Amateur Athlete of the Month for FINALS: Cabrini High School’s out, but they were never able themselves the best opportuApril by the Allstate Sugar Bowl’s Sports softball team concluded a suc- to score, leaving 9 runners on nity to compete and win every game.”

Award Selection Committee. Perque, a ju- cessful season by reaching the base.

The Crescents were led by Cabrini ended the year with nior, nearly tossed back-to-back no-hitters LHSAA AAAA State Semifiin the Class 4A playoffs for the Crescents. nals, narrowly losing 1-0 to a 15-11 record, with all 11 loss- junior pitcher Karli Perque, Cabrini head softball coach Shannon Aus- North Desoto High School, the es coming to playoff teams, with an ERA of 1.20, and leadeight of which reached the ing hitters Hayley Kennair, tin said, in addition to her playoff perfor- eventual state champions.

In the Crescents’ semifinal quarterfinals or better in their .438; Katelyn Jalbert, .377; mances, Perque also threw a no-hitter Christie Runnels, .377; Hailey against Westgate, striking out 11 of the 15 game loss, North Desoto’s respective divisions.

Sculthorp, .352; Karli Perque, “We believe that in order to leadoff hitter opened with a hitters she faced. She did not allow a run in triple and scored on a sacrifice prepare for a run in the play- .333; and Alexis Groce, .324. her final three starts in April as she capped bunt by their next hitter. The offs, you have to play the best The 2015 team loses six seoff the month with a 6-2 record, a 0.66 Crescents rallied in several of the best,” coach Shannon niors but returns six starters ERA, 60 strikeouts and five shutouts. innings, including loading the Austin said. “Our players work for 2016.

Photos provided by St. Philip Neri Grandparents Club

The 2015-16 committee chairmen for the St. Philip Neri Grandparents Club are, from left, Bonnie Mellor, membership; Karen Lambert, bake sales; Larry Langevin, Father and Son Day; Bonnie Thiery, bake sales; Fran Vicknair, Santa’s Secret Shop; and Donna Mollere, telephone. Lynet Cox is publicity chairwoman.

St. Philip Neri Grandparents Club chooses leaders

GRADUATIONS

Benjamin Franklin High School The 183 members of the Class of 2015 at Benjamin Franklin High School received their diplomas May 19 at UNO Lakefront Arena. Grégor Trumel, consul general of France, was the commencement speaker.

During the ceremony, the Franklin Alumni Association presented the Key Award — given to Li a senior who best exemplifies the school’s spirit and broad-based excellence — to Yush Kukreja.

The valedictorian was Linda Li, who will attend Emory University and major in biology. Salu- Ren tatorian was Nancy Ren, who will be attend Cornell University and major in biology and society.

Summa cum laude graduates (4.0 gpa and up) are: Efuntola Akinlana, Sarah Alexander, Liana Bethala, Ashley Busenlener, Ahli Chatters, Andrew Cope, Christopher Dominguez, Yasmin Eriksson, Sterling Green, Marissa Henson, Sophia Horowitz, Katherine Labadie, Madeline Landry, Nickolas Lewis, Linda Li, Zhiyu Li, Sameka Lindsay, Sarah Jane Lowentritt, Christopher Moroz, Nathan Nguyen, Anna Omojola, Benjamin Parker, Carrie Pham, Eleanor Pratt, Ali Rahman, Nancy Ren, Katherine Robinson, Emily Snyder, Justin Snyder, Jamia Steptore, Eleanor Stern, Rowan Stewart, Emma Swatton, Alexandra Thomas, Alyn Wallace and Eric Weiss.

Other members of the Benjamin Franklin High School Class of 2015 are:

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Jack Hopper, Jacqueline Howell, Iris Hunt, Justin Hunter, Charles Hutton, Kalen Jackson, Destiny Jenkins, Alyssa Johnson, Ghita Johnson, Henrietta-Katharine Jones, Malaina Jones, Abigail Kahn, Zowie Kemery, Amber Khan, Olivia Kjellgren, Alexander Kleinman, Yush Kukreja, Margeaux Labat, Lauryn Langford, Duyen Le. Megan Le, Herman LeBeaux, Elena LeBlanc, Matthew Lee, Jacob Lewis, Kayla Lewis, Darren Li, Avery Ligon, Gabriella Lorusso, Hanh Luu, Cecilia McAlear, Lindsey Mcfield, Briyel McKay, Francis McShane, Robert Mipro, Myrissa Mitchell, Caroline Moroz, J’Saan Moss, An Nguyen, Austin Nguyen.

Brenda Nguyen, Danny Nguyen, John Nguyen, Lauren Nguyen, Stephany Nguyen, Theresa Nguyen, Thomas Nguyen, Tommy Nguyen, Tri Nguyen, Truc-Mai Nguyen, Abdullah Noor, Dylan Orihuela, Olivia Parker, India Pasley, Tayler Payton, Aaron Perles, Nicholas Pham, Patrick Pham, Renae Pierre ,Wesley Porter.

Grace Quave, Ysabella Ramirez, Kenan Rand, Madigan Reid, Breian Rhone, Chad Roby, Perrye Rollins, Miyra Rosa, James Roussel, Richard Rubio, Michael Schwank, Morrill Scott, Bria Shelby, Caroline Silverstein, Amanda Sloss, Ty’Nyria Smith, Maximillian Soileau, Adrian Soulas, Lloyd Stallard, Landon Stein.

Grady Stewart, Violette Swidler, Raegan Taylor, Deanna Thabatah, John To, Gabrielle Toups, Olivia Toups, Camly Tram, Andre Tran, Brandon Tran, Helen Tran, Jessica Tran, Melinda Tran, Ryan Tran, Trung-Christopher Tran, Tyler Tran, Ike Triplett, Brayden Turner, Divij Verma, Harrison Watson.

Edward Wax, Jason Williams, Lauren Williams, Thophles Williams, Claire Willis, ToNgoc Worthington and Evan Zitt.

Behrman High School 50-year reunion planned Advocate staff report The Class of 1965 from Behrman High School in Algiers Point will hold a 50year reunion from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 3 at the New Orleans Ladies Ballroom, 1771 Stumpf Blvd., Gretna.

For information, call Rita at (504) 393-8129 or Cybble at (504) 554-3739.

St. Martin’s School chaplain promoted Advocate staff report

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Bret Alexander, A’lexus Allen, Aidan Anderson, Merrit Arnold, Bailey Bagneris, Ronald Bailey, Tiffany Baira, Matthew Baird, Oluwatimilein Bamgbola, Meghan Battle, Zoe Beriss, Meredith Blevins, Steven Bonilla, Jacques Boudreaux, Carli Briley, Alonzo Brown, Samantha Burns, Jasmine Bynum, Olivia Cannatella, Brandon Carcamo.

Khephren Chambers, Cierra Clark, Tyla Cobette, Robert Crane, Amelia Craver, Christopher Creighton, Kate Cronin, Olivier Dejoie, Taj Dright, Alexander Ergün, Anna Esmail, Sandrine Ferrans, Mitchell Fillinger, Kayla Forstall, Maya Gore, Sharelle Harris, Lilah Henderson, Daja Henry, Gia Liem Hoang, Zien Hodge.

The 2015-16 officers of the St. Philip Neri Grandparents Club are, from left, Linda Kabbani, president; Bonnie Mellor, vice president; Larry Langevin, treasurer; and Mandy Choceles, secretary. St. Philip Neri School is at 6600 Kawanee Ave., Metairie.

Lusher Charter School The 119 members of the Lusher Charter School Class of 2015 received their diplomas May 22 at McAlister Auditorium at Tulane University.

Summa Cum Laude graduates, and the colleges they will be attending, are: Brigitte Breaux, Rhode Island School of Design; Camille Chenevert, Rice University; Cameron Cinel, University of Southern California; Allen Clark, Princeton University; Lorenza De la Puente Martinez, Fashion Institute of Technology; Marketa Fagan, Bard College; Mairin Fitzpatrick, Haverford; Aili Francis, Wesleyan University; Eliott Frilet, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jacob Hansen, Brigham Young University; Tyronique Ingram, Emory University; Renee Junot, University of Alabama; Joel King, Xavier University; Madeleine Le Cesne, Princeton University; Helene Lovett, Harvard University; Ariadne Makridakis, Occidental College; Erin Oakes, Georgia Tech University; Blairre Perriatt, Howard University; Melody Salmanian, University of Louisiana, Honors College; Saul Schaffer, University of Maryland; Corinna Sciarappa, Pace

University; Jonathan Sedlacek, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Mollie Shoemaker, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Jasmine Stevens, Howard University; Shirley Tran, University of Louisiana, Honors College; Abigail Walker, Charles University, in Prague, Czechoslovakia; Samantha Wiese, Cornell College; and Jonathan Wilkins, Syracuse University.

The members of the Lusher Charter School Class of 2015 are: Blake Allen, Bianca Ancar, Amanda Aubry, Kayla Augillard, Kyra Azore, Brianna Bailey, Joshua Barney, Tiffani Barren, Andrea Baudy, Samantha Blaeser, Elliot Blunck, Terry Bradford, Jewry Brady, Brigitte Breaux, Taylor Burks, Luke Calhoun, Isaac Cantrell, Joseph Cheatham, Camille Chenevert, John Chung.

Cameron Cinel, Allen Clark, Kayla Clark, John Clarke, Alexia Cohea, Lorenza De la Puente Martinez, Maliq de Pina, Michael deBlanc, Christopher Do, Mary Rose Edwards, Emily Ennis, Chloe Evans, Haley Evans, Marketa Fagan, Mairin Fitzpatrick, Aili Francis, Lauren Franklin, Eliott Frilet, Alexandre Fuselier, Peter Gandle.

Diego Griffin, Samuel Gruenig, Jacob Hansen, Nicholas Heard, Matthew Howard, Bailey Hutchison, Tyronique Ingram,

Eric Jackson, Joy Jackson, Angele Jones, Jarmar Jones, Wingate Jones, Caitlin Juluke, Renee Junot, Joel King, Donald Lamotte, Louis Landrum, Holden Le Cesne, Madeleine Le Cesne, Darryl Lewis.

George Logan, Marjunique Louis, Helene Lovett, Raven Lyles, Ariadne Makridakis, Alison Maldonado, Allisyn Malsbury, Azlan Maqbool, David McGovern, Madeleine McLain, Leigha McNeil, Charlotte Mitts, Keely Mizell, Dominique Morris, Maggie Morris, Bruce Murray, Julianna Nelson, Erin Oakes, Mika O’Connell, Shandy Ozaki.

Tarik Patterson, Blairre Perriatt, Rashadd Phillips, Gina Ramirez, Dale Rhodies, Dean Rhodies, Dawn Robert, Joseph Roberts, Casey Root, Madeleine Ruiz, Brian Sackett, Amara Salaam, Melody Salmanian, Brett Salus, Jennifer Saulny, Victoria Sawyer, Saul Schaffer, Corinna Sciarappa, Eric Scott, Jonathan Sedlacek.

Mollie Shoemaker, Easton Sisco, Lucien Smith, Jasmine Stevens, Justin Steward, Michelle Strong, Erika Stucker, Xavier Taylor-Burton, Michael Toups, Shirley Tran, Amy Turner, Starr Villavasso, Abigail Walker, Vernon Wang, Jada Washington, Samantha Wiese, Joshua Wiley, Jonathan Wilkins and Malik Williams.

The lower- and middle-school chaplain at St. Martin’s School in Metairie has been promoted to assistant head of school, establishing long-term leadership for the school in light of Merry Sorrells’ decision in April to accept a new five-year contract as head of school.

The Rev. Dr. Michael Kuhn brings more than 30 years of experience to his expanded role as assistant head of school. Prior to joining St. Sorrells Martin’s, he spent more than two decades at Trinity Episcopal School in New Orleans, where he served for 13 years as headmaster and 7 years as chaplain. Kuhn is also the priest associate at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Metairie and has served Episcopal churches in New York City and Boston.

Kuhn Sorrells, who assumed leadership of the school in 2012, is the first female head in the school’s 68-year history.

“The work she has done for our school in only a few years has had a huge impact on our students, the curriculum, and our community,” said Stephen Huber, chairman of St. Martin’s board of trustees.

Under her leadership, St. Martin’s has introduced The Idea Lab for Innovation + Design, which integrates design thinking across the curriculum with a focus on engaging students in real-world, creative, collaborative problem-solving; formed the STeaM Lab, which, with its 3-D printers and scanners, uses technology and creativity to teach design skills to elementary students; and expanded the George Cottage early childhood program.

St. Catherine of Siena soccer team places in city meet

The St. Catherine of Siena boys soccer team recently was named second-place runner-up in the City Champs competition. Team members shown are, front from left, Jackson Causin, Lance Dragon, Bennett Ducasse, Alex Patron, Myles Zito, Jacques Broussard, Carter Dusang, Grant Manthey, Stephen Treadaway; middle row, JT Graham, Gabe Richard, Jacob Merritt, Ben Harris, Aiden Devall, Matthew Tortorich, Grant Herbert, Lucian Paternostro, Tyler Robichaux; and back, Keith Merritt, Eddie Ducass, the Rev. Ronald Calkins, the Rev. Tim Photo provided by St. Catherine of Siena Hedrick and Scott Dusang.

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HEALTH BRIEFS

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FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS: The city of Kenner’s Hispanic Resource Center will hold free health screenings for children from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday at the center, 4312 Florida Blvd., Kenner.

The screenings will include vision, hearing, asthma, dental, sleeplessness, behavioral issues, mental health and anemia.

To schedule a free screening, call Carlos Naranjo at (504) 8580155.

CARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN: A physician and a registered nurse from West Jefferson Medical Center will discuss newborn behavior and care from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

West Jefferson Medical Center is at 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero. For information, call

(504) 349-6200.

SIBLING T.L.C.: A program to help prepare children 3 and older for the arrival of a new baby will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Family Birth Place at West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero. For information, call (504) 349-6200.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS CPR: The Family Birth Place at West Jefferson Medical Center will offer an introduction to CPR from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. The fee is $15 per person or $25 per couple. West Jefferson Medical Center is at 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero.

For information, call (504) 3496200.

GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP: A free grief and loss support group, sponsored by the Akula

Foundation, meets from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero. The next meeting is July 1. To register or for information, call the Grief Resource Center at (504) 247-7818.

MEDICARE ANNUAL WELLNESS VISITS: Medicare beneficiaries with Traditional Part B are eligible for annual wellness visits with a certified nurse practitioner, designed to help them stay healthy, safe and independent for a long time. Medicare is billed for this visit. Life Line Community Healthcare will be offering these wellness visits free; to schedule an appointment, call (866) 579-5069. n July 2: Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 5914 Canal Blvd.,

New Orleans n July 8: First Baptist Church, 8828 Highway 23, Belle Chasse n July 25: St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie n July 29: St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church, 7100 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans n July 31: St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 17336 U.S. 90, Des Allemands n Aug. 7: Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway, Kenner n Aug. 15: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School cafeteria, 401 Spruce St., Norco n Aug. 28: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 6201 Stratford Place, Algiers n Aug. 29: Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 315 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie.

ABC’s OF BREAST-FEEDING: The Family Birth Place at West Jefferson Medical Center will offer a discussion of breast-feeding basics, and common concerns, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

July 7. West Jefferson Medical Center is at 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero. For information, call (504) 349-6200.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: The Parkinson’s Disease Circle of Friends meets at 7 p.m. July 14 at St. Francis Villa Assisted Living, 10411 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge.

The meeting will include separate gatherings for patients, in the first-floor dining room, and for caregivers, on the third floor. For information, call Michelle Lane at (504) 952-6659 or Susan Sapir-Fields at (504) 432-0006.

COUPLES

met as students at St. Aloysius High School, now Brother Martin, according to Juliette Schellhaas.

“The girls went to different high schools and we met one another through mutual friendships with Arthur, Alan, Bob and Joe,” Schellhaas said.

“And then going to parties or school-related activities, we met everyone else. We all hit it off right away and I feel the closeness of our friendships all these years also helped our marriages and brought all of us closer.”

“We grew up together so naturally, we have shared a great deal such as the birth of our children and grandchildren, as well as the passing of other close friends and relatives,” added Julie Ricord, who is Juliette’s twin sister. “All of us are truly an extended family.”

Rosalind Seicshnaydre said it has been “common values

and the importance of commitment” that have been important in keeping lifelong friendships and long marriages together.

“We go to dinner, we travel and we party together,” she said. “We are 14 different people, all of whom have different personalities, different likes and dislikes. But we accept one another for who they are and it all just works.”

Beth Kidder said she has had a hard time wrapping her head around 50 years of marriage and even more years of long friendships.

“I mean, I cannot believe it,” she said. “Where has the time gone? These are truly some very special people that I have in my life, from my husband and the rest of my family, as well as all these wonderful friends, most of whom I have known almost my entire life.”

Kidder likes to joke that she

had dated all of their husbands, except for Art Schellhaas. “He was too crazy for me to date.”

Growing up, Joy Morris said she didn’t know “a person could live 50 years much less be married for that long.”

“When you are young, 50 years seems a very long time,” said Morris, whose brother is Leon Ricord. “But the time has really gone by so quickly. Gary and I have had a wonderful marriage and it’s been great to have this close friendship with everyone for all these years.”

DeeDee and Bob Burns said the support of their friends has meant a great deal to them both.

“We are always there to support one another no matter the circumstance,” DeeDee Burns said. “It’s really been wonderful to have such good friends and to have shared so much together.”

Bob Burns, an ad hoc judge

in Orleans Parish, recalled the time when he first decided to run for a seat on the 24th Judicial District Court in Jefferson Parish.

“After high school and college, I went on to law school and I sort of lost touch with some of the men,” said Burns, who served on the bench in Jefferson Parish from 1978 to 1997.

“I was amazed at how we all reconnected when I decided to run for judge in Jefferson Parish. All of these guys and their wives were there for me, supporting me in any way they could.

“When I served in Jefferson Parish... it was great to have a group of people to spend your spare time with, to just be yourself and to talk about things other than the law.

“It was wonderful then and it still is wonderful now,” Burns said.

soring a summer pet food and supply drive during the month of July.

Those donating food or supplies, such as litter boxes, food bowls, pet carriers and collars will receive 20 percent off a meal purchase at Dots, where raffle tickets for prizes, in-

cluding a bike and power tools, will be sold. For information visit www.humanela.org.

The members of the St. Rita Silver Trotters will have their monthly meeting at 7 p.m.

Thursday in the St. Rita Gym, 7100 Jefferson Highway, Harahan.

The guest speaker will be Deacon Kenneth Smith who, after 30 years in the restaurant industry, where he achieved the position of executive chef at the Upperline Restaurant, entered Notre Dame Seminary to begin his studies for the priesthood.

Smith has been assigned to work at St. Rita’s for the next five months.

On Saturday, the group will celebrate the Fourth of July with a party following the 4 p.m.

Mass.

For information about both events, call Louise Chapman at (504) 737-3797.

Lynne Jensen writes about New Orleans community events and people. Contact her at jensencolumn@gmail. com.

Eva Jacob Barkoff writes about the people and events in Jefferson Parish. She can be reached at ejbarkoff@gmail.com or by calling (504) 430-8053.

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Following the ceremony, which was presided over by Brother Louis Couvillion, a special reception was held at the Schellhaas home in Metairie.

“It certainly doesn’t feel as though all of us have been married 50 years,” Patsy Rink said. “We go back a lot of years together, all the way to our high school days and shortly thereafter. So renewing our 50th anniversary vows together was something all of us were very excited about and looked forward to celebrating.”

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and protect their rights.

To become a CASA volunteer and advocate for children in the foster care and family court systems, contact CASA by sending an email to info@ casaneworleans.org or call (504) 522-1962. Training sessions are underway.

Diners help pets

For several years, Dots Diner locations in the New Orleans area have donated spare change to the Humane Society of Louisiana adding up to more than $25,000. Larry Katz, Dots Diners CEO, is pledging to do more by spon-

the event will be at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

To make a donation, to volunteer or for more information, call Victory Fellowship at (504) 733-5005.

New community center

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held earlier this month to celebrate the opening of the Woodmere Community Center, located inside the Woodmere Park at Edgewood and Post Streets in Harvey.

According to a press release from Jefferson Parish, the center building includes a covered entrance, lobby and reception area, main assembly area, administration office, a conference room, kitchen, restrooms and a large pavilion. The center has an interior area of 3,423 square feet with 1,391 square feet of outdoor space.

Woodmere Park has a walking track, play area equipment, two shelters and mature trees.

The parking lot has been expanded.

J.A. Jack Julius Jr. built the center at an estimated cost of $1,248,000.

Senior group meets Thursday

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